Ames Comm School District

2005 24th St
Ames, IA 50010
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ames Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,788 students in Ames Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Ames Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
4,788 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Ames Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#133 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ames Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ames Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ames Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ames Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.45
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
365 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
504 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
12%
# Black Students
491 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
3,098 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
65%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
312 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
292
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
372
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
298
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
363
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
308
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
310
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
333
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
368
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
339
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
338
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
365
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,508 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,546 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ames Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$122 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Ames Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,508
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ames Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,546
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ames Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ames Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fellows Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1235 20th St.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3765
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Ames High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1921 Ames High Drive
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Edwards Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Miller Ave
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 239-3760
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mitchell Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3521 Jewel Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3775
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Ames Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #66.
Meeker Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 20th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3770
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #77.
Sawyer Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4316 Ontario St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3790
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Pre-school
3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 268-2470
Grades: PK-K
| 326 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,788 students.
What is the rank of Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District is ranked #137 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ames Comm School District?
65% of Ames Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ames Comm School District?
Ames Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Ames Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,546 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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